Founder- Buddhism was founded in India in 563 BC. Buddhism's ruler or
guider was Siddhartha Gautama or also know as Buddah the enlightened
one. He left home at 29 in search for enlightenment. After going through a
life of self denial, discipline, and meditation, he attained enlightenment,
which resulted in the alleviation of all his pain and suffering. He then set on a
journey of teaching people the path to enlightenment that would liberate them
from the cycle of life and death. Buddah devoted 45 years to his religion.
Religious Leaders-
There are many schools and followers to teach the path of Buddhism.
The Dali Lama was one religious leader. He taught and lived 600 years
ago and was also or in Tibet. Monks and nuns follow a path of moderate
asceticism including strict celibacy and the repudiation of all personal
property. Religious leaders often involved in education and charity. The
Sangha is the community of Buddhist monks and nuns as well as lay
people who guide Buddhists in their quest for enlightenment.
Place of Worship-
It is likely the Buddhist place of worship will be established
either by western converts, or by refugees from perhaps Cambodia,
Burma, or Tibet. Buddhists worship is individualist rather than congregational.
Congregational worships occurs mainly at festival or celebration times.
The Main place for a Buddhist to worship is a temple called the Vihara. It was
originally a place where the early nomadic monks could seek refuge from the rainy season.
Beginning-
Originated in India and now has spread so that there are
buddhists in nearly every country.
Where it is Praticed-
Everywhere throughout the world Buddhism is practiced. Mainly
in South Eastern Asia, but there are about 1.2 to 1.6 billion people
in the wold today that pratice Buddhism.
Main Beliefs-
Reincarnation- reborn after dying
4 Noble Truths
suffering exists
suffering rises from attachment to desires
suffering ceases when attachments to desires cease
freedom from suffering is possible by praticing
Reincarnation Cycle
The Noble Eight Fold Paths
right beliefs or understanding
right aims or intentions
right speech
right conduct or action
right work or livelihood
right effort
right thinking or mindfulness
right concentration
Gods-
There is no god. They believe in following in Buddha's rules and
requirements. He was not a god but was a wise ruler.
Sacred Writings-
They have a book called the Tripitaka. It is written in ancient Indian
language called Pali which is very close to the language Buddah himself spoke in.
Pratices-
They pratice their religion by meditation which enable people to
realize and utilize its teachings in order to transform their experience.
Religious Festivals-
Festivals aim to celebrate the important days in life of Buddah and
introduce the newer generation to his teachings and philosophies.
Main Symbols-
To symbolise the Buddah in very early art, one used mainly the eight spoked wheel ond the Bodhi Tree a Bgging Bowl and a Lion are used to represent him.
All About Buddhism-
Founder- Buddhism was founded in India in 563 BC. Buddhism's ruler or
guider was Siddhartha Gautama or also know as Buddah the enlightened
one. He left home at 29 in search for enlightenment. After going through a
life of self denial, discipline, and meditation, he attained enlightenment,
which resulted in the alleviation of all his pain and suffering. He then set on a
journey of teaching people the path to enlightenment that would liberate them
from the cycle of life and death. Buddah devoted 45 years to his religion.
Religious Leaders-
There are many schools and followers to teach the path of Buddhism.
The Dali Lama was one religious leader. He taught and lived 600 years
ago and was also or in Tibet. Monks and nuns follow a path of moderate
asceticism including strict celibacy and the repudiation of all personal
property. Religious leaders often involved in education and charity. The
Sangha is the community of Buddhist monks and nuns as well as lay
people who guide Buddhists in their quest for enlightenment.
Place of Worship-
It is likely the Buddhist place of worship will be established
either by western converts, or by refugees from perhaps Cambodia,
Burma, or Tibet. Buddhists worship is individualist rather than congregational.
Congregational worships occurs mainly at festival or celebration times.
The Main place for a Buddhist to worship is a temple called the Vihara. It was
originally a place where the early nomadic monks could seek refuge from the rainy season.
Beginning-
Originated in India and now has spread so that there are
buddhists in nearly every country.
Where it is Praticed-
Everywhere throughout the world Buddhism is practiced. Mainly
in South Eastern Asia, but there are about 1.2 to 1.6 billion people
in the wold today that pratice Buddhism.
Main Beliefs-
Reincarnation- reborn after dying
4 Noble Truths
suffering exists
suffering rises from attachment to desires
suffering ceases when attachments to desires cease
freedom from suffering is possible by praticing
The Noble Eight Fold Paths
right beliefs or understanding
right aims or intentions
right speech
right conduct or action
right work or livelihood
right effort
right thinking or mindfulness
right concentration
Gods-
There is no god. They believe in following in Buddha's rules and
requirements. He was not a god but was a wise ruler.
Sacred Writings-
They have a book called the Tripitaka. It is written in ancient Indian
language called Pali which is very close to the language Buddah himself spoke in.
Pratices-
They pratice their religion by meditation which enable people to
realize and utilize its teachings in order to transform their experience.
Religious Festivals-
Festivals aim to celebrate the important days in life of Buddah and
introduce the newer generation to his teachings and philosophies.
Main Symbols-
To symbolise the Buddah in very early art, one used mainly the eight spoked wheel ond the Bodhi Tree a Bgging Bowl and a Lion are used to represent him.